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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1971

Page

5

Heiser Wins City Golf Title In Sudden Finish

Tom Heiser, a Columbus High senior, won the 1971 Columbus City golf title at Elkis County, posting rounds of 7 and 7 for a 148 total to beat Bill Saalfeld and Jion Ernst by seven strokes. Saalfeld birdied the first hole of sudden death to stay close, as East’s approach missed by a hair.

Seay Golf Pas Pty Syuteiser Columbus T Elkis County Heiser Columbus High Bill Saalfeld Jion Ernst Jaoked Anaht Saalfeld Keiser Rochester N.Y Don Herr Columbus City Panent Larry Toy Sig George Johansen Hirald Brockman Hoy Roy Fin Onlecal Boh

Lions rally for last minute win over world champions

Detroit Lions edge Baltimore Colts 22 to 20 in a pre season game as Munson comes off bench to throw the decisive four yard touchdown pass to Walton with 1:15 left. Schmidt critiques the effort while Colts star Bubba Smith praises Detroit's potential after a heat soaked day.

Joe Carnicell UPI Detroit Lions Joe Schmidt Lili Munson Larry Wallon Baltimore Celts Yiarong Osl Legree Schmidt Colts Bubba Smith Smith Mindeyo Greg Landry Baltimore Munson Walton Jim O'Brien Danaletaloys Sreyoies

Jackie Stewart Wins Ohio Can-Am at Mid-Ohio

United Press International reports Jackie Stewart won the Can-Am event at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Mansfield, taking the lead after Peter Revson suffered a broken half shaft. Stewart drove a Lola Chev to a 192 mile, 93.77 mph average win, with Jo Siffert second in a Porsche 917 as Team McLaren faltered.

United Press International Jackie Stewart Sealsman McLaren Fle Willy 2 Tillle Stewart New York Peter Revson Mansfield Ohio Revson Jo Siffert Smitzerland Denis Fakme

Patterson Wins Easy Unanimous Heavyweight Decision

Vic Twown taunted Vic Patterson as the revamped world heavyweight champion fought 40 rounds in Burf atlo New York. Patterson, 34, earned a unanimous decision over Buffalo’s Jack Brown, extending his comeback to six straight victories. He hinted at one more title bid but acknowledged slow reflexes and a cautious pace.

Burfatlo N.Y UPI Vic Twown Patterson Buffalo Pridersen

Waterfowl Season Opens With Split Schedule and Hours Change

Hunters in the area anticipate the Nebraska waterfowl season opening January 9 and closing December 20 with a three day break on November 1 2 and 3. A half hour before sunrise hunting hours aim to improve bag quality while preserving points rules. A separate article notes excitement at Charles Town with a daily double payoff and a big fifth race result.

Nebaska Bruce Cowgill Dee Ihs Charles Town Frouse Jelion

U.S. Teen Leads Hope in Wightman Cup Play

The United States relies on a 16 year old to carry hopes in the Wightman Cup final. Valerie Ziegenfuss and Mary Ann Eisel leveled the series at 2 2 with a doubles win over Britain’s Truman Jones and Truman. Kristy Pigeon fell in straight sets in her first Wightman singles. Chris Evers, 16, was to face Virginia Wade in the pivotal second singles match.

Cleveland Great Britain Truman Jones Truman Leff Kristy Pigeon Doyee Barclay Williams Harold TL Clark Stadium Chris Evers FL Lauderdale Fla England Virginia Wade Miss Vert Scotland Winnie Shaw Wightman

Tonganesian and Eulice Score Third Straight at Columbus Races

Tonganesian a six year old gelding owned by Karl Nacke of Remsen Iowa won the $3000 Agricultural Park Handicap by a nose over Society Verna from Kenneth Kirby’s Silver Creek stable. Eulice an eight year old gelding owned by Donald King of Spring Valley Minn. and ridden by Dave King earned his third straight win, paying $7.40. War Pole Assur, ridden by Stallings, captured the $2500 co feature. Dusky Traveler and Mon Fox provided the daily double payoff of $142.20. Attendance at Agricultural Park for two weeks was 36,735 with wagering rising to $1,752,801.

Columbus Karl Nacke Remsen Iowa William Stallings Agricultural Park Society Verna Kenneth MM. Kirby Silver Creek Lincoln Pankroll Eulice Donald King Spring Valley Minn Dave King Kulice Warpole Assur Maynard Myers Griswold Stallings Dusky Ttwler Mon Fox Tory Barnes

Weiskopf wins Philadelphia Golf Classic in tight finish

Tom Weiskopf captured the $30,000 first prize at the Philadelphia Golf Classic with a final round 70, totaling 277 to edge Dave Hill by one stroke. Jack Nicklaus finished two behind, while George Knudson and others trailed. The victory matched a Philadelphia course record set by Billy Casper the prior year.

Philadelphia UPI Tom Weiskopf Tommy Bell Weiskupf Bull Whitemarsh Valley County Club Weiskapf Dave Uhi Billy Casper Hill Jack Nicklaus George Knudson Dale Douglass Lon Graham Bd Murphy

Pretty 16 year old wins women's amateur tourney

Laura Baugh of Long Beach California, a high school student, defeated Beth Barry, a 22 year old student from Mobile, to win a premiere Women’s National Amateur Golf Tour event in Atlanta. The story casts the young champion as poised and talented beyond her years.

Atlanta UFC Laura Baugh Longeach Calif Plande Beth Barry University of South Alabama Mobile W. OL Baltimore Ietrail Boston New York AGS Cleveland Washington Jest L. Pet Oakland al Kansas City Keago California Minnesota Alta Milwaukee Pittsburgh Chicago i St. Louis Phila

Kearney State Draws Nearly 100 For Preseason Drills

KEARNEY, NUPI. Nearly 100 players reported for preseason football drills at Kearney State College Sunday. Coach Allen Zikmund called it the largest turnout since his arrival in 1959, with about 40 Jeffermen, 20 nonlettered returnees, 10 transfers, and 30 freshmen.

Kearney UPI Kearney State College Allen Zikmund Jeffermen

Red dominance eyed for 1971 Big Eight race

Preseason notes crown Nebraska and Oklahoma as clear front runners in 1971. Coach Bob Devaney acknowledges holes but expects strong backs and a brutal defense, while Chuck Fairbanks foresees sustained ball control. Other teams like Colorado Kansas State Missouri Iowa State and Oklahoma State battle for third place amid mixed QB and defensive strength.

Kansas City UPI Nebraska Oklahoma Cornhuskers Sooners Rod Oslahana Bob Nevaney Bob Newton Wally Winter Joe Orduna Devaney Jerry Tagge van Brott Huskers David Mumm Jeff Kinney White Din Carslens Bill Olly Battt Johny Steigers Uuskers Larry ,Jacobson Willie Harper Joe Blahak Jin Anderson Bill Kosch Tire Berkfield Jack Miltren Joe Wylie Greg Pritt Leon Crosswhite Chuck Fairbanks Fishponer Steve Aycock Raymond Hamilon Fairbanks Colorado Merk Orvis Ken Johnson Kansas State Dennis Morrison Lynn Dickey Wildcats Isaac Jackson Mack Herron Missouri Mike Farmer Chuck Roper Tigers Doe Musee Russell Flarrison Iowa Sale Dean Carlson Jn Jerry Sdeses Cyclones Oklahoma State Tony Pounds Bobby Cole Dick Graham Moud Gass Cowboys Kansas Dan Week David Jaynes Actense Jayhawks Iowa Oklahama

Cardinals move within reach of first in NL East

Cardinals beat the Braves 14 to 10 as Brock powered with five runs and a double while Torre drove in four with a homer and a double. The win narrows the gap to within five games of first place as Pittsburgh and Chicago lost.

St. Louis Green Day Miami Minnesota Chicago Kansas City New Orleans Houston Philadelphia Atlanta Denver Oakland As Angeles Pittsburgh Cincinnati Jets Giants Emerson Boozer John Elliott of Elfiah Gerry Phidhin Mark Lomas Neil Hershberg Low Brock Stourg Cardinals Brock Joe Torre Atlanta Braves Pirates Cubs Breck Toyre Hame Ron Torre Marty Alou Swift Brock Stylenhases Red Schoendienst Alain Los Angeles Montreal San Franciscan New York San

Nebraska study checks fish for lead contamination

The State Game Commission said on Saturday it is conducting a routine precautionary study at five Nebraska lakes to determine if fish are contaminated with lead from motors and other sources. Lakes include Victory Lake in Fremont State Recreation Area, Conestoga, Payne, Yankton Mounds near Lincoln, and an unnamed lake at Fremont.

Ancoln UPI State Game Commission Nebraska Victory Lake Fremont State Recreation Conestoga, Paynee Yank Mil Dakes Lineal Premont

Lentzes win scotch doubles on Sunday at Boulevard Lanes

Gerry and Ann Lents captured the 649 series with 215 205 219 in a Sunday night TV doubles at Boulevard Lanes. The field included Lauchenklos 627 Welsons 627 Matson 625 Sista 610 and Van Winkle Kroeker 698. Duate Lauren kios drew the sweeper prize and will face next week’s winner on Channel 7 Bowling at Leisure. Joe Patrick will host Beat Joe Patrick night with Dee Rains as his partner.

Gerry and Ann Lents Boulevard Lanes Marty Maron Lauchenklos Loren Alice Welson Bolsid Deana Matson Bill Jan Sista Daryl Thiele Vicki Kosiha Dennis van Winkle Deblle Kroeker the Laudenkloses Weltens Malsons Kroeker van Winkle Duate Karyn Laurenkios Omaha Channel 7 Joe Patrick

Huskies look to rebound with returning lettermen

Coach John O'Brien welcomes back Shelby and 14 seniors including Don Schmid Chuck Nickolite and John Matousek as he builds depth after nine starters departed. With 34 players registered the Huskies aim to be tougher this season, relying on underclassmen for depth. Schedule lists games in September through November across multiple cities.

Shelby Sleven John O'Brien Don Schmid Chuck Nickolite John Matousek Bobfliener Bob Fletcher Greg Peterson Doug Hopwood Jerry Stewart Mike DeTurk Reb Glatter Mike Baek al Logan Robin Perry Brian Hopwood Monte Grossnicklaus Huskies O'Brien Unreville Gresham McCent Junction Benedice Stonecaming Hampton Tsing City Monroe Marquette Bradshaw

Sweeper honors at Columbus Bowl sweepstakes

The Maths team and Gary Mut with 607 led by scratch scores 216 84 2 and 75 handicap at Columbus Bowl. Runners up included Gary Badie and Barb with 620 and Salseratch. Other money finishers were Jon Rentschler Theo Ranje Marilyn and Ray Lahens Joe and Jean Karnik Grace and Harold Force Morris and Doris Jolene EI and Harold Scholl Kiet and Marlene Korle Ivar Carlson and Wayne Hoshar. High games: Maths 241 Badies 214 Kosinski 232 Labons 230. Special jackpot top score Corkey Cave Jim Irwin 423. Doris Johnson Gary Badie 40 Jolene Kasper Gil Cave 400 Eve Lushe Darrell Janssen 384 Mary Christensen Fred Leonhard 274.

Columbus Bowl Gary Gloria Mut Barb Badie Salseratch Jon Rentschler Theo Ranje Marilyn Ray Lahens Joe Jean Karnik Grace Harold Force Morris Doris Joleen Harold Scholl Kiet Marlene Korle Ivar Carlson Wayne Hoshar Badies Deean Bob Kosinski Mr. An Jolene Kasper Gil Cave Eve Lusche Darrell Janssen Mary Christensen Fred Leonhard

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